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Historic bridges · North West England

Lakes Line

Also known as: Windermere Branch Line

Free admission

Lakes Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Kendal · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Lakes Line is a historic bridge in North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area LA9.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Windermere branch line, also called the Lakes line, is a railway line in the Westmorland and Furness area of the county of Cumbria, in North West England. It runs between Oxenholme (on the West Coast Main Line), Kendal and Windermere. The line has a loading gauge of W6.

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Coordinates
54.3378, -2.7487
Parish
Kendal
Postcode
LA9 6DZ
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Kendal0.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lakes Line?
Lakes Line is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA9 6DZ), in the parish of Kendal.
Is Lakes Line a protected site?
Yes — Lakes Line is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Lakes Line free to visit?
Yes, Lakes Line is free to enter.
How do I get to Lakes Line?
The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA9 6DZ.